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four rules of prioritization - 1. acute beats chronic 2. fresh postop (<12hrs) beats medical or other surgical 3. unstable beats stable 4. the more vital the organ, the higher the priority (only use as tiebreaker) things that make a pt stable - -Use of the word STABLE -A CHRONIC illness -Post-op MORE than 12 hours old -Local or regional anesthesia -Unchanged assessment -Lab abnormalities of an A or B -ready for/to be discharge, or admitted longer than 24 hrs ago. -experienc...

If the pH and the BiCarb are both in the same direction then it is? - metabolic normal ph - 7.35-7.45 if they don't give you hco3 - repiratory alkolitic, low potassium - tachy, hyper, exaggerated, rising acidosis, potassium up - low everything Kussmaul respirations - metabolic acidosis over ventilatin - alkalosis under ventilating - acidosis vomiting - alkalosis diarrhea - acidosis low pressure alarm ventilator caused by - disconnec...

Rule of B's for ABGs - if the pH and the Bicarb are Both in the same direction it is metaBolic normal pH normal Bicarb - pH: 7.35-7.45 Bicarb: 22-26 Kussmul respirations - MACkussmul= metabolic acidosis S&S of acid-base imbalance - as the pH goes, so goes my patient except for potassium UP: (alkolosis):decreased K+, highest risk for seizures DOWN: (acidosis): increased K+, highest risk for respiratory arrest causes of respiratory acid-base imbalance - lung=respira...

Are they overventilating or underventilating? If overventilating, pick ________ If underventilating, pick _______ - alkalosis; acidosis If the patient has _____ _______ vomiting or suction, pick _____ - prolonged gastric; metabolic alkalosis Respiratory alkalosis means ventilator settings may be too ____ - high Respiratory acidosis means ventilator settings may be too ____ - low ______ the denial in loss and grief. _______ the denial in abuse - support; confront W...

If the pH and the BiCarb are both in the same direction then it is? - Metabolc If the pH is up it is? - Alkalosis As the pH goes so goes my patient except for? - Potassium If the pH is down it is? - Acidosis If the pH is up my patient with show signs and symptoms of? - Increase... like tachycardia,diarrhea and borborygmi If the pH is down my patient will show signs and symtoms of? - Decrease... like decreased output, bradycardia and constipation If my pH is up...

Rule of the B's: If the ____ and the _____ are ______ in the same direction then it is meta_____ - pH, Bicarb, Both, Bolic pH 7.30_______ HCO3 20_______ - ↓= acidosis; ↓= metabolic pH 7.58_______ HCO3 32_______ - ↑= alkalosis; ↑= metabolic pH 7.22_______ HCO3 30_______ - ↓= acidosis; ↑= respiratory You are providing care to a client with the following blood gas results: pH 7.32, CO2 49, HCO3 29, PO2 80, and SaO2 90%. Based on these results, the client is expe...

Archer NCLEX Exam Bundle

A lumbar puncture was performed on a client for a myelogram. After the procedure, the client complains of a severe headache. The most appropriate nursing intervention is: A. Increase the client's oral fluid intake B. Administer the prescribed antihypertensives to the client C. Give the client roll lenses D. Place a cool pack over the lumbar puncture site - Explanation Choice A is correct. A lumbar puncture (LP) reduces a client's cerebrospinal fluid volume and pressure. As a ...

Vso - (45)Stall speed in landing configeration Vs - (50)Stall speed with zero flaps Vr - Rotation speed Vx - (64)Best angle of climb Vy - (76) Best rate of climb Vg - (76)Best glide speed at max weight Vfe - (102)Maximum flap extension speed Vno - (125)Max structural cruising speed Vne - (154)Never exceed speed Va - (113)Maneuvering speed at 2,550 pounds Va - (89)Maneuvering speed at 1,634 pounds Describe the Piper Archer engine. ...

NG tube drain - gastric contents usually yellow/ green in color dt presence of bile can jackson pratt drainage be pinned to pt's gown - yes staring blankly unable to get her attention she does not speak what you suspect - Petit mal seizure Grand mal (tonic clonic) seizure - rapid extension of arms and legs sudden jerking eventual loss of consciousness post ictal - time after seizure Meniere's disease to reduce incidence of attacks, RN should ...

Religion that prefers cremations rather than burying the remains of the deceased person. Hindus Resuscitative phase of burn injury Airway patency Initiate fluids Manage capillary permeability Acute phase of burn injury Hemodynamic stability to restore capillary permeability Rehabilitative phase of burn injury Prevention of scars and contractures Maximum functionality Hypotonic Fluids NS.45 NS.33 NS.225 D2.5 D5W Hypertonic Fluids 3% NS 5% NS D10W D5NS D5L...

Lab Value: chloride 95-105 Lab Value: phosphorus 2.5-4.5 Therapeutic Level: Digoxin 0.8-2.0 ng/mL Therapeutic Level: Lithium 0.6-1.2 Lab Values: Potassium 3.5-5.0 Lab Value: Magnesium 1.5-2.5 Lab Value: Calcium 8.5-10.9 Lab Value: RBC Men: 4.5-6.0 Women: 4.0-5.5 What does a low RBC indicate? (3) anemia cancer hemorrhage What does a high RBC indicate? Polycythemia vera Polycythemia a bone marrow disease that causes too many red blood...

febrile temp for an infant in celsius - 38 degrees celsius what untreated illness leads to rheumatic fever? - streptococal infection specifically strep B what is the stool like in cystic fibrosis? - there is malabsorption so they have large bulky stools that are foul smelling and greasy what is wilms tumor? - it is a tumor located on the kidneys and causes increased amount of renin which leads to hypertension through sodium and water retention, the have a average heart rate,...

The LPN is attending a client who is 20 weeks pregnant and had completed patient education. Which of the client's following statements indicates that she has a good understanding of her baby's development? - "My baby is about 7 1/2 inches long" A G3P3 client in labor asks the LPN, "I would like to breastfeed, but my breasts got so engorged last time. I couldn't take it. Do I have to go through that again?" Which of the following response is most appropriate. - "You need to feed ...

The nurse is caring for a client with a phosphorus level of 5.3 mg/dL. The nurse identifies which of the following as possible causes of this condition? Select all that apply. A. Tumor lysis syndrome [22%] B. Hypoparathyroidism [25%] C. Hypercalcemia [16%] D. Renal failure [28%] E. Anorexia [8%] - Explanation Choices A, B, and D are correct. A is correct. This client has a phosphorus level of 5.3, which is greater than the normal 3.0-4.5 mg/dL. Tumor lysis syndrome can cause ...

What Is a Normal Reb Blood Cell Count (RBC)? 4.5 - 5.5 Million. What Is Hemoglobin? What Is It's Function? Hemoglobin is a protein found in Red Blood Cells. It carries oxygen in the RBC's to other parts of the body giving it oxygen. (Hemoglobin Is Like an Uber Driver Delivering Oxygen To Other Places In The Body). What Is Hematocrit (HCT)? What Does It Measure? Hematocrit is the measure of the ratio of Red Blood Cells (RBC's) to other types of cells in our blood. What Doe...

what is a ganglion cyst? -benign tumors over tendon sheath or joint capsule -non tender unless on nerve -if on wrist more noticeable during flexion -resolve on own or drained if causing discomfort what is the diet of a ortho judaism? -no meats and dairy in the same meal what is an immature hemangioma? -capillary or superficial -bright red in appearance -"strawberry nevi" -blanch with pressure -harmless and resolve on own -on face, scalp, chest, or back What is ACE inh...

Prochlorperazine maleate 10 mg IM and butorphanol 2 mg IM - Prochlorperazine should not be mixed with other medications as it is not compatible Preparing a client for angiography using contrast media, the nurse should tell patient that he will experience all of the following: - - Client might feel possible nausea, Flushing of the face, and sudden urge to urinate. Allergic reactions: Warmth, nausea, severe vomiting, and anaphylaxis (chest tightness, dyspnea, angioedema Which type of c...

antianxiety agents class - -short acting -->midazolam -->diazepam -intermediate to long acting --->clonazepam --->alprazolam *--->Lorazepam (ativan)* (end in pam) SAD PAM Ativan = *Lorazepam* -> focus on lorazepam name it is generic - most common antianxiety agent indication: seizures general CNS depression *ANTIDOTE = flumazenil* -avoid alcohol (double CNS = bad) Antiarrhythmic class - -amiodarone -*adenosine* -procainamide Adenosine...

1. How does a Theme differ from an Appearance? - A theme is a pre-defined set of colors, text styles, etc. An Appearance is the currently displayed combination of ONE of those themes, plus a header graphic and system name. 2. Is it possible for one group of users to see one color scheme and another group of users in the same instance to see a different color scheme? - No. The defined Appearance will be what every user in the system sees. 3. How do you change the name of the system? -...